NPR News: September 10, 2025, 6AM EDT
Host: Korva Coleman
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A brisk, five-minute overview covering breaking international developments, U.S. political actions, cultural moments, and legal news as the day begins.
1. Tensions Rise as Russia Violates Polish Airspace
[00:11 – 01:02]
Key Points:
- Russian drones entered Polish airspace overnight.
- NATO and Polish aircraft scrambled and shot down some drones.
- Polish PM Donald Tusk called the incident "an act of aggression" and arranged for an emergency national security meeting.
- Search operations for downed drones are underway.
- Ukraine, especially areas bordering Poland, simultaneously endured extensive air raid alerts.
Notable Quotes:
- Rob Schmitz: “Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he’s in contact with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and … called for an emergency meeting of Poland’s Council of Ministers.” [00:30]
- Korva Coleman: “Most of Ukraine, including areas that border Poland, was under air raid alerts nearly all night.” [00:54]
2. International Fallout After Israeli Strike in Qatar
[01:02 – 01:20]
Key Points:
- Israel carried out a controversial strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders.
- The operation received condemnation from several nations, with President Trump among the critics.
- Israel maintains a hardline position, threatening further action should Hamas not release hostages.
Notable Quotes:
- Korva Coleman: “Israel says it will act against its enemies anywhere … told Hamas to release all hostages or they will be killed. The leaders, that is, and Gaza will be destroyed.” [01:13]
3. Supreme Court to Review Presidential Tariffs Authority
[01:20 – 02:09]
Key Points:
- The U.S. Supreme Court will examine President Trump’s tariffs, with the pivotal issue being executive versus congressional authority over tariffs.
- Opponents claim Trump overstepped legal bounds by imposing tariffs under tenuous connections to issues like illegal fentanyl imports.
- Several states, and critics, argue that the tariffs are misapplied, e.g., “taxing tomatoes … does not deal with fentanyl.”
Notable Quotes:
- Nina Totenberg: “They contend that Trump has vastly exceeded any power delegated to him by Congress under various statutes.” [01:41]
- Nina Totenberg: “Taxing tomatoes, they say, does not deal with fentanyl.” [02:04]
4. Missouri’s Controversial Redistricting Push
[02:09 – 02:55]
Key Points:
- Missouri’s House advanced a new, GOP-favored congressional voting map, labeled the “Missouri first map.”
- President Trump actively pushed for this redistricting.
- Democrats decry the map as a maneuver to dilute urban (particularly Kansas City) votes.
Notable Quotes:
- Ashley Onney (House minority leader): “We knew coming into this special session we would lose. We knew that. But we showed up, and we will keep showing up because the fight didn’t end today. There’s a lot of fight left.” [02:40]
Segment Outcome:
- The measure moves to the Missouri Senate, where passage is expected. [02:55]
5. Children’s Health Policy Proposal from RFK Jr.
[03:01 – 03:09]
Key Points:
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. released a broad children’s health policy.
- Early reviews from experts are mixed.
6. Box Office Success: “The Last Rites”
[03:09 – 04:15]
Key Points:
- “The Last Rites,” latest in the Conjuring franchise, set a new horror film box office record, grossing $194 million globally on opening weekend.
- Industry analysts had expected a slow September, but this film’s breakout success, along with anticipated releases like “Demon Infinity Castle,” “Wicked for Good,” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” could shift the fall box office trajectory.
Notable Quotes:
- Ashley Onney (industry insider): “It really became a cultural event, and so we’re really excited. It really changed the trajectory of September.” [03:45]
- Mandalit del Barco: "On opening weekend, Last Rites conjured $194 million globally." [03:51]
7. Legal & Personal News
[04:15 – 04:54]
Key Points:
- Federal court allows Lisa Cook to remain at the Federal Reserve as she challenges President Trump’s attempts to remove her.
- Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North (of Iran-Contra infamy) married Fawn Hall, his former secretary who aided in the 1980s scandal. Both were previously widowed; North's convictions from the Iran-Contra affair were overturned.
Notable Quotes:
- Korva Coleman: “A former figure in the Iran contra affair, retired Lt. Col. Oliver north, has married his former secretary, Fawn Hall. She shredded documents to help him in the scandal.” [04:24]
Memorable Moments & Timestamps
- Poland labels Russian drone incursion “an act of aggression,” and NATO responds [00:30]
- Supreme Court faces major test of executive power over trade [01:41]
- Missouri redistricting ignites partisan battle; ‘we will keep showing up because the fight didn’t end today’ [02:40]
- ‘The Last Rites’ revival turns a sleepy September into a box office phenomenon [03:51]
- Oliver North’s marriage to Fawn Hall—an unexpected 1980s callback [04:24]
This episode offers a rapid survey of high-stakes global events, constitutional legal fights, domestic political maneuvers, cultural milestones, and a dash of human interest—characteristically succinct, informative, and impactful in tone.